Archar Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Spelled Archar, the surname still points back to Archer.

The family name meaning is “Bowman”, the same as for Archer. Before spelling was fixed, Archer was also written Archar. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Archier and Larcher.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Archer surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Want more than a summary? See the Archar family name pack.